Event Details

The responsibilities of fund directors continue to evolve both as a result of market forces and major regulatory developments. Join directors, industry experts, and regulators at the Forum’s annual policy conference to discuss how these issues impact the job of the fund independent director.

SEC Chair Mary Jo White will lead off the conference on Tuesday March 29.

Recent SEC Division of Investment Management Initiatives and Fund Directors. This panel will feature an interactive discussion between David Grim, the Director of the Division of Investment Management and fund independent directors.

The Evolving Role of the Fund Director. This panel will explore how boards are likely to adapt to meet future challenges as the SEC and others risk pushing boards beyond more traditional conceptions of oversight, fiduciary duty and business judgment.

Mutual Fund Liquidity. Panelists will discuss current liquidity practices, and challenges that could be presented if the SEC adopts its recent liquidity proposal.

Fund Use of Derivatives. This panel will examine the realities of how the SEC’s derivatives proposal may impact the fund industry, and the potential impact on board oversight responsibilities.

The program will begin at 9 am on Tuesday, March 29 and end on 12 pm on Wednesday, March 30.

The program will take place at The Ritz-Carlton (1150 22nd Street, NW - map). Business attire is requested for this conference.

Washington, DC

Portions of the event is open to the media. If you are a member of the media, please contact Chris Sullivan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 212.473.4442.

This program is open to all professionals in the mutual fund industry.

Marco AdelfioPartnerGoodwin Procter LLP

Jay G. BarisPartnerMorrison & Foerster

John E. BaumgardnerPartnerSullivan & Cromwell LLP

Chris Casey

Head of Regulatory Product Development, Regulatory and Accounting Products